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Today, the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) has announced its endorsement of Mark Takai for Congress representing Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District.

MM&P praised Takai’s work in the Hawaii State House. “As a veteran and an active member of the Hawaii National Guard, who has been deployed overseas, Mark Takai has firsthand knowledge of the value and importance of a strong, viable Merchant Marine,” said Randy Swindell, MM&P Hawaii Representative. “I am confident that he will be a strong and effective advocate for sound policy to preserve American middle-class jobs and the Maritime Industry.”

About Masters, Mates & Pilots: The members of the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots include the world’s best-qualified and most highly trained professional mariners. MM&P represents: licensed deck officers on U.S.-flag commercial vessels sailing offshore, on the inland waterways and on civilian-crewed ships in the government fleet; state licensed harbor pilots; other marine personnel; and maritime industry shore side clerical and service workers. The union is a dynamic advocate for its 5,600 members and a voice in Washington, D.C., for the domestic maritime industry and America’s Merchant Marine.

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Mark Takai is a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or Department of the Army.